The shock caused by Little Bull's vitality assessment had yet to fade when he was escorted toward the next testing area.
Even after the shattered formation plate had been carried away and replaced, conversations continued throughout the assessment grounds. The elders seated on the upper observation levels were no longer paying attention to the other recruits.
Their eyes followed Little Bull wherever he went.
Many had initially dismissed him after seeing his rough clothes, simple speech, and complete lack of Qi compatibility. Now those same elders were discussing him with expressions ranging from curiosity to outright excitement.
Elder He Jian found himself surrounded as several elders who had barely acknowledged him before were now approaching one after another.
"Old He, where exactly did you find that boy?" one elder asked.
"Which clan does he belong to?" another questioned immediately.
"He must have some hidden lineage."
"Is he a descendant of a body cultivation family?"
